How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Sarasota | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sarasota, Florida | Port St Lucie, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 45,077 | 45,661 |
| Number of Schools | 59 | 51 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Sarasota | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,033 | $12,177 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.3% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 11.5% | 35.5% |
| Local Revenue | 77.1% | 46.9% |
Sarasota
Federal State Local
St. Lucie
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Sarasota | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.5% | 24.3% |
| African American | 8.6% | 36.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.1% | 33.3% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.4% | 51.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Sarasota | St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 108 | 35 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 421.7:1 | 347.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 37.2% |
School Types
Sarasota
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 13
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
St. Lucie
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 44
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.